NetApp wants businesses to ‘bring your own model’ in storage automation push
NetApp adds 'bring your own model' to storage automation. Natural language now bridges admin workflows to your preferred LLM—but integration costs and model reliability remain operator risks.
Why it matters
NetApp is adding natural language interfaces to storage operations, letting administrators use their choice of LLM for workflow automation. This is a product feature expansion that makes storage ops more accessible to non-experts, but the practical value depends on integration depth and whether the natural language layer actually reduces operational toil or just adds another layer to manage.
The key facts
9 to knowFeature: 'bring your own model' capability for storage automation
Use case: natural language interfaces for storage administrator workflows
No pricing, availability date, or integration scope disclosed
No independent testing or deployment data provided
Positioning framed as streamlining operations—no measured outcomes cited
NetApp adding natural language capabilities to storage automation
'Bring your own model' positioning—customer can choose which LLM to integrate
Targets storage administrator workflow simplification
Specific model support, pricing, availability windows, and grounding scope not disclosed in article
Go to the source
ITProitpro.com
Publisher excerpt: New natural language capabilities will help streamline storage operations for administrators